Tag: Great Britain

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The weird and wonderful concept of the Anglosphere is gaining a surprising salience in public debates as Britain faces up to its post-Brexit, post-Europe future.

Police confirm the blast at Manchester Arena on Monday night was a terrorism incident. It is believed the attack was carried out by a lone suicide bomber.

WATCH: Terrified teenagers flee Manchester Arena following blast in suspected terrorist attack.

The so-called 'barista visa' is dividing opinion, but it's pretty clear that the UK will have a big gap to fill in the labour market if it ends EU freedom of movement.

Some quintessentially English options within easy reach of London for a day's adventure or weekend away.

The British prime minister announced on Tuesday that she intends to take the United Kingdom to a general election on 8 June, three years early.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Today Britain serves the EU official notice that it is leaving. For Australia, Brexit is the diplomatic equivalent of moving into a shared house with a divorcing couple.

From stately homes and castles, to world-class museums, art galleries and entertainment venues, the UK's cities have plenty of attractions for everyone.

From the workplace to the pub, wild parties to family gatherings – Brits and Aussies both love a drink. But how much is too much, and are stricter laws and restrictions, such as Lloyd’s of London’s new alcohol ban, necessary?

It took a chance encounter with a barfly and his dog at the pub down the road for this Aussie expat to discover he was a London local.

From coastal towns to the great countryside, there is a British escape outside of London suited for every taste and budget...

To any Aussie expat experiencing any kind of culture shock or longing for home, remember that you’re not alone. But don’t lose your patriotism, and don’t lose heart.

London has a lot going on, but avoid getting stuck in the mentality that it’s the be-all and end-all of your UK experience. There’s a world of history and culture outside of the city just waiting to be explored.

Work out if you’ve made the transition from Aussie ocker to English blue blood with this essential expat's checklist.

Despite the traditionally romantic image of the English gentleman wielding a 48-inch, neatly gathered navy brolly, it doesn’t really match the reality on the London high street.

Former Australian PM tells London audience he has changed his mind and is now quite excited about Britain leaving the EU.

Missing home just isn’t what it used to be. On my previous visit to the UK, to call my mother I had to put £23 in a phone box and dial 48 numbers while trying to ignore all the flyers of scantily clad women dying for me to call them ...

Whilst some would consider the term 'English cuisine' an oxymoron, I disagree. I think the British have mastered simple comfort food. And how about the pub Sunday roast.

The quality of life seems to be far superior over there on the other side of the world. So why don’t all we Britons move into all that open space and indulge in the Australian lifestyle? Typically, we can’t be arsed.

ABCC heralds the Australian Trade Minister’s visit to the UK this week as an important step for Australia and the United Kingdom as they develop a clearer understanding of the impact of the UK’s referendum to leave the EU.

You have been living in the UK a while now, jumped a few hoops and obtained British citizenship. But still, you have some niggling questions at the back of your mind. What now? Are there still things left to do? Yes...

I will be standing behind that yellow line, minding that gap and hoping that one day I have my very own perfect Paltrow fantasy.

VIDEO: Hilarious little spoof of the Queen and Prince Charles 'watching and commenting' on the Brexit soap opera.

To all you charity chuggers out there, It’s nothing you have done wrong. It is not you, it’s me... and it was London.

OPINION: The votes are in, the choice is made: Britons have voted OUT. Amidst the claims that markets will collapse and the country is ruined, we have at least the answer to one question.

OPINION: If you find yourself surrounded by mutterings of ‘I’m not racist, but…’ you probably need to remove your blinkers, if not your frontal lobe.

London expat lives expire. The friendships that grow along the way don’t have to fade, but sometimes they do.

Gold is rare enough, but to find a nugget that size, on the ocean floor, off the UK, is almost unbelievable... if not for a ship wreck.

Australian author JAMES MAXWELL says if Britain leaves the EU he may be forced to leave his London home.

I’ve met my fair share of stereotypically conservative, whingeing, grumpy Brits. You know the ones. But sunny days are ahead...

I’d managed to negotiate the fruit and vegetable aisle - where capsicums are peppers, eggplants are aubergines, mandarins are clementines or satsumas, snow peas are mange tout and zucchini are courgettes - but earned ‘The Look’ at the checkout when I asked for ‘cash out’.

It seems absurd to me that we four Commonwealth citizenries, our ‘Family of Four,’ should suffer such mistreatment at the hands of our supposed political betters.

You had a whopping big typo on the front page of your CV, you illiterate peasant. Go back to convict country!

A look at those at the self-appointed apex of English social hierarchy: posh boys. They are quite different from the Aussie posh bloke.

Essential advice for your interview to help you secure that top job in London.

Australian business coach Gail Gibson found inspiration and success further afield than London.

We all had visions of an exciting, new and vibrant life ahead of us in London; an awesome social life and tonnes of travel. But then reality bites...

In a competitive working environment it is important to continue your professional education and keep your skills up to date. Here are three ways to fulfil your development needs.

I am not saying the Brits do not drink beer. There are still some true believers left.

London is not just a city Australians come to live temporarily. Some build their lives here, and some remain forever.

Travelling abroad is an opportunity to reflect on the country we’ve left behind, and appreciate how lucky we really are to be Australian.

Australians living in London fully embrace all this city has to offer, including its people. But sometimes it seems like the locals don't share our same enthusiasm for making new friends.

Many Aussie blokes were Englishmen just a couple of centuries ago, yet I had never heard even the most arty Aussie male talk about crying at the ballet, let alone proudly and in public.

Wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE shares a play-by-play report of a typical British Christmas Day.

It has been 27 years since the British Hockey team has managed to rattle the goal cage more than their Aussie peers.

In debate about the upcoming election, the UK’s role in the European Union is being questioned, especially by the likes of UKIP. But would Britain really look away from its Continental neighbours and back towards its Commonwealth family?

Would you like some fennel with your overpriced fish and no chips? A new wave of fish and chips restaurants in the UK are serving fancy alternatives to the traditional dish.

British PM David Cameron has delivered a speech to Australia’s parliament, noting the two nations’ shared history and the need to defend shared principles, highlighting trade and the struggle against Islamic extremism.

Australian pays as much as 21 times more than Britain for some commonly prescribed medicines.

British political party UKIP says Australia's skills and points system for visa applications makes sense for the UK.